3.7
Crossroads of Twilight: Book Ten of 'The Wheel of Time'
Review "The solid performances by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer add a new dimension to the story, especially in the way these veteran narrators breathe life into the inner thoughts of the many major players." —AudioFile “For sheer imagination and storytelling skill. . . . The Wheel of Time™ now rivals Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Path of Daggers“Jordan has not merely put old wine into new bottles: he has clothed old bones with new flesh.” —Chicago Sun-Times on The Eye of the World“Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal. . . . The evil laced into the forces of good, the dangers latent in any promised salvation, the sense of the unavoidable onslaught of unpredictable events bears the marks of American national experience during the last three decades.” —The New York Times on The Wheel of Time™ Product Description The Wheel of Time™ turns and Ages come and pass.In the tenth book of The Wheel of Time™ from the New York Times #1 bestselling author Robert Jordan, the world and the characters stand at a crossroads, as the power of the Shadow grows stronger.Fleeing from Ebou Dar with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Mat Cauthon learns that he can neither keep her nor let her go, not in safety for either of them, for both the Shadow and the might of the Seanchan Empire are in deadly pursuit.Perrin Aybara seeks to free his wife, Faile, a captive of the Shaido, but his only hope may be an alliance with the enemy. Can he remain true to his friend Rand and to himself? For his love of Faile, Perrin is willing to sell his soul.At Tar Valon, Egwene al’Vere, the young Amyrlin of the rebel Aes Sedai, lays siege to the heart of Aes Sedai power, but she must win quickly, for unless the Aes Sedai are reunited, only the male Asha’man will remain to defend the world against the Dark One, and nothing can hold the Asha’man themselves back from total power except the Aes Sedai and a unified White Tower.In Andor, Elayne Trakand fights for the Lion Throne but enemies and Darkfriends surround her, plotting her destruction. If she fails, Andor may fall to the Shadow, and the Dragon Reborn with it.Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn himself, has cleansed the Dark One’s taint from the male half of the True Source, and everything has changed. Yet nothing has, for only men who can channel believe that saidin is clean again, and a man who can channel is still hated and feared—even one prophesied to save the world. Now, Rand must gamble again, with himself at stake, and he cannot be sure which of his allies are really enemies. About the Author Robert Jordan was born in 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina. He taught himself to read when he was four with the incidental aid of a twelve-years-older brother, and was tackling Mark Twain and Jules Verne by five. He is a graduate of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics. He served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army; among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star with "V" and bronze oak leaf cluster, and two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with palm. A history buff, he has also written dance and theater criticism and enjoyed the outdoor sports of hunting, fishing, and sailing, and the indoor sports of poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting. Robert Jordan began writing in 1977 and went on to write The Wheel of Time®, one of the most important and best selling series in the history of fantasy publishing with over 14 million copies sold in North America, and countless more sold abroad. Robert Jordan died on September 16, 2007, after a courageous battle with the rare blood disease amyloidosis. Kate Reading is the recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named by AudioFile magazine as a “Voice of the Century,” as well as the Best Voice in Science Fiction & Fantasy in 2008 and 2009. Her audiobook credit
FictionAudiobooksUnabridged Audio - Fiction/GeneralAudio Adult: Books On TapeFantasy - EpicFantasy - Series
RELEASED2003
PUBLISHERMacmillan Audio
LANGUAGEEN
James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), known by his pen name Robert Jordan, was an American author known for his epic fantasy series *The Wheel of Time*. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Jordan developed a passion for storytelling and served two tours in Vietnam before pursuing a writing career in 1977. Jordan is best known for *The Wheel of Time*, a sprawling fantasy saga that combines intricate world-building, complex characters, and a richly detailed magic system. The series spans fourteen books and a prequel novel, with the first volume, [*The Eye of the World*][1], published in 1990. The narrative explores themes of prophecy, destiny, and the struggle between good and evil, set in a meticulously crafted world with its own history, cultures, and languages. After Jordan's passing in 2007, fellow fantasy author [Brandon Sanderson][2] was chosen to complete the series using Jordan's extensive notes and outlines. The final three books were published between 2009 and 2013, bringing the epic saga to a conclusion. Jordan was one of several writers who contributed to the *Conan the Barbarian* series, with his works considered among the best by fans. He wrote seven Conan novels, and compiled a well-known Conan Chronology. In addition to his fantasy writing, Jordan used various pseudonyms for different genres: Reagan O'Neal for historical novels set during the American Revolution, Jackson O'Reilly for a western novel, and Chang Lung for his dance and theater criticism. Jordan's ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades. His work on *The Wheel of Time* series has sold over 90 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a television series by Amazon Prime Video in 2021. His favorite authors included: [Robert A. Heinlein][7], [John D. MacDonald][8], [Louis L'Amour][9], [Jane Austen][10], [Charles Dickens][11], [Mark Twain][12], and [Montaigne][13]. Fantasy authors he enjoyed included: [Tad Williams][14], [Robert Holdstock][15], [Raymond E. Feist][16], [Janny Wurts][17], [Barry Hughart][18], and [C. S. Friedman][19]. (Sources:[1][37],[2][38],[3][39]) ---------- *The Wheel of Time* Series in Order: 1. [*The Eye of the World*][23] (1990) 2. [*The Great Hunt*][24] (1990) 3. [*The Dragon Reborn*][25] (1991) 4. [*The Shadow Rising*][26] (1992) 5. [*The Fires of Heaven*][27] (1993) 6. [*Lord of Chaos*][28] (1994) 7. [*A Crown of Swords*][29] (1996) 8. [*The Path of Daggers*][30] (1998) 9. [*Winter's Heart*][31] (2000) 10. [*Crossroads of Twilight*][32] (2003) 0. [*New Spring*][22] (2004) - Prequel 11. [*Knife of Dreams*][33] (2005) 12. [*The Gathering Storm*][34] (2009) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 13. [*Towers of Midnight*][35] (2010) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 14. [*A Memory of Light*][36] (2013) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W [2]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL1394865A [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924094W [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL6060885W [5]: [6]: [7]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL28641A [8]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL6708339A [9]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL19482A [10]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL21594A [11]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24638A [12]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL18319A [13]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL112816A [14]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL292141A [15]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL389360A [16]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL40784A [17]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24470A [18]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL886773A [19]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL45046A [20]: [21]: [22]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946682W [23]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W [24]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924135W [25]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924143W [26]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924199W [27]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924172W [28]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924208W [29]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924161W [30]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946687W [31]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924207W [32]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924099W [33]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924194W [34]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946681W [35]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15414340W [36]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16799133W [37]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan [38]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time [39]: https://groups.google.com/g/rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan/c/PZUPyFyZcsk/m/dgCePo9BOvoJ
3.7
Crossroads of Twilight: Book Ten of 'The Wheel of Time'
Review "The solid performances by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer add a new dimension to the story, especially in the way these veteran narrators breathe life into the inner thoughts of the many major players." —AudioFile “For sheer imagination and storytelling skill. . . . The Wheel of Time™ now rivals Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Path of Daggers“Jordan has not merely put old wine into new bottles: he has clothed old bones with new flesh.” —Chicago Sun-Times on The Eye of the World“Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal. . . . The evil laced into the forces of good, the dangers latent in any promised salvation, the sense of the unavoidable onslaught of unpredictable events bears the marks of American national experience during the last three decades.” —The New York Times on The Wheel of Time™ Product Description The Wheel of Time™ turns and Ages come and pass.In the tenth book of The Wheel of Time™ from the New York Times #1 bestselling author Robert Jordan, the world and the characters stand at a crossroads, as the power of the Shadow grows stronger.Fleeing from Ebou Dar with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Mat Cauthon learns that he can neither keep her nor let her go, not in safety for either of them, for both the Shadow and the might of the Seanchan Empire are in deadly pursuit.Perrin Aybara seeks to free his wife, Faile, a captive of the Shaido, but his only hope may be an alliance with the enemy. Can he remain true to his friend Rand and to himself? For his love of Faile, Perrin is willing to sell his soul.At Tar Valon, Egwene al’Vere, the young Amyrlin of the rebel Aes Sedai, lays siege to the heart of Aes Sedai power, but she must win quickly, for unless the Aes Sedai are reunited, only the male Asha’man will remain to defend the world against the Dark One, and nothing can hold the Asha’man themselves back from total power except the Aes Sedai and a unified White Tower.In Andor, Elayne Trakand fights for the Lion Throne but enemies and Darkfriends surround her, plotting her destruction. If she fails, Andor may fall to the Shadow, and the Dragon Reborn with it.Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn himself, has cleansed the Dark One’s taint from the male half of the True Source, and everything has changed. Yet nothing has, for only men who can channel believe that saidin is clean again, and a man who can channel is still hated and feared—even one prophesied to save the world. Now, Rand must gamble again, with himself at stake, and he cannot be sure which of his allies are really enemies. About the Author Robert Jordan was born in 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina. He taught himself to read when he was four with the incidental aid of a twelve-years-older brother, and was tackling Mark Twain and Jules Verne by five. He is a graduate of The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics. He served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army; among his decorations are the Distinguished Flying Cross with bronze oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star with "V" and bronze oak leaf cluster, and two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses with palm. A history buff, he has also written dance and theater criticism and enjoyed the outdoor sports of hunting, fishing, and sailing, and the indoor sports of poker, chess, pool, and pipe collecting. Robert Jordan began writing in 1977 and went on to write The Wheel of Time®, one of the most important and best selling series in the history of fantasy publishing with over 14 million copies sold in North America, and countless more sold abroad. Robert Jordan died on September 16, 2007, after a courageous battle with the rare blood disease amyloidosis. Kate Reading is the recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named by AudioFile magazine as a “Voice of the Century,” as well as the Best Voice in Science Fiction & Fantasy in 2008 and 2009. Her audiobook credit
FictionAudiobooksUnabridged Audio - Fiction/GeneralAudio Adult: Books On TapeFantasy - EpicFantasy - SeriesFiction / Fantasy / Epic
RELEASED2003
PUBLISHERMacmillan Audio
LANGUAGEEN
James Oliver Rigney Jr. (October 17, 1948 – September 16, 2007), known by his pen name Robert Jordan, was an American author known for his epic fantasy series *The Wheel of Time*. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Jordan developed a passion for storytelling and served two tours in Vietnam before pursuing a writing career in 1977. Jordan is best known for *The Wheel of Time*, a sprawling fantasy saga that combines intricate world-building, complex characters, and a richly detailed magic system. The series spans fourteen books and a prequel novel, with the first volume, [*The Eye of the World*][1], published in 1990. The narrative explores themes of prophecy, destiny, and the struggle between good and evil, set in a meticulously crafted world with its own history, cultures, and languages. After Jordan's passing in 2007, fellow fantasy author [Brandon Sanderson][2] was chosen to complete the series using Jordan's extensive notes and outlines. The final three books were published between 2009 and 2013, bringing the epic saga to a conclusion. Jordan was one of several writers who contributed to the *Conan the Barbarian* series, with his works considered among the best by fans. He wrote seven Conan novels, and compiled a well-known Conan Chronology. In addition to his fantasy writing, Jordan used various pseudonyms for different genres: Reagan O'Neal for historical novels set during the American Revolution, Jackson O'Reilly for a western novel, and Chang Lung for his dance and theater criticism. Jordan's ability to create immersive worlds and compelling characters has earned him a dedicated fan base and numerous accolades. His work on *The Wheel of Time* series has sold over 90 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a television series by Amazon Prime Video in 2021. His favorite authors included: [Robert A. Heinlein][7], [John D. MacDonald][8], [Louis L'Amour][9], [Jane Austen][10], [Charles Dickens][11], [Mark Twain][12], and [Montaigne][13]. Fantasy authors he enjoyed included: [Tad Williams][14], [Robert Holdstock][15], [Raymond E. Feist][16], [Janny Wurts][17], [Barry Hughart][18], and [C. S. Friedman][19]. (Sources:[1][37],[2][38],[3][39]) ---------- *The Wheel of Time* Series in Order: 1. [*The Eye of the World*][23] (1990) 2. [*The Great Hunt*][24] (1990) 3. [*The Dragon Reborn*][25] (1991) 4. [*The Shadow Rising*][26] (1992) 5. [*The Fires of Heaven*][27] (1993) 6. [*Lord of Chaos*][28] (1994) 7. [*A Crown of Swords*][29] (1996) 8. [*The Path of Daggers*][30] (1998) 9. [*Winter's Heart*][31] (2000) 10. [*Crossroads of Twilight*][32] (2003) 0. [*New Spring*][22] (2004) - Prequel 11. [*Knife of Dreams*][33] (2005) 12. [*The Gathering Storm*][34] (2009) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 13. [*Towers of Midnight*][35] (2010) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson 14. [*A Memory of Light*][36] (2013) - Completed by Brandon Sanderson [1]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W [2]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL1394865A [3]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924094W [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL6060885W [5]: [6]: [7]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL28641A [8]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL6708339A [9]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL19482A [10]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL21594A [11]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24638A [12]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL18319A [13]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL112816A [14]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL292141A [15]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL389360A [16]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL40784A [17]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL24470A [18]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL886773A [19]: https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL45046A [20]: [21]: [22]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946682W [23]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924103W [24]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924135W [25]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924143W [26]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924199W [27]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924172W [28]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924208W [29]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924161W [30]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946687W [31]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924207W [32]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924099W [33]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL7924194W [34]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1946681W [35]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15414340W [36]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16799133W [37]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan [38]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time [39]: https://groups.google.com/g/rec.arts.sf.written.robert-jordan/c/PZUPyFyZcsk/m/dgCePo9BOvoJ
